Natural Hazard Management Report BA220095 - 332 Eastern Branch Road, Kin Kin QLD 4571 -

           FLOOD AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

                   NATURE OF THE FLOOD THREAT

The project site is covered by grass with heavy vegetation along the creek and throughout the site. Several
cleared areas with long grass are scattered throughout the property along with vehicle tracks access to each
of these areas. Cattle yards are present on the property and an existing residential dwelling is located in the
north at an elevation of approximately 98m AHD. A non-habitable shed is located to the south of the dwelling
at approximately 86m AHD. Both structures are connected to the Eastern Branch Road by a gravel access road.
This road traverses the waterway via an existing concrete culvert crossing.

The existing driveway location to the dwelling (3 x 600 RCP) and the existing crossing to the proposed units
would be inaccessible during design storm events. However, the existing culvert (1500 x 900 RCBC) linking the
existing dwelling/managers residence to the cabin locations is immune to flooding for all design events.
Considering the flooding which would be occurring external to the site - along the Eastern Branch Road - which
would restrict access to the property during rain events, the only consideration should be for clients who are
already at the accommodation and are obliged to seek refuge.

It could therefore be considered the location of the existing dwelling/managers residence at a much higher
elevation would provide suitable protection during such times until water levels resided.


                   SOURCES OF FLOOD INTELLIGENCE

The following sources of flood intelligence will be used:
•       The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) flood warning system
•       The Noosa Council flood warning system
•       Local media reports
•       Social media

                   CONSIDERATIONS FOR FLOOD MANAGEMENT

Considerations and strategies for flood management of the site would include the flood proofing of the cabins
by keeping them outside the riparian zone and elevating the above the existing ground for further surety.




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